| ![Show Contents]() Raess History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of RaessWhat does the name Raess mean? The distinguished German surname Raess is derived from the Greek term "erasmos," meaning "loved," and was initially used as a personal name. It was most likely originally borne as a surname by the son of someone named Raess or a variation of it. Early Origins of the Raess familyThe surname Raess was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name was first seated in Frankfort from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Raess familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raess research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1466, 1536 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Raess History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Raess Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rasmusson, Rasmus, Asmus, Eras, Rasem, Asam, Asum, Rassmann, Assmann, Raes, Raskin, Rasmussen, Asmussen, Asmusson, Erasmi, Erasmus, Ausmus, Assman and many more. Early Notables of the Raess familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Raess Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Raess Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Barbara Raess, who arrived in Carolina in 1738 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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